Cipla launches Covid-19 diagnosis test kit CIPtest
CIPtest is a reliable high-performing kit that has been validated and approved by ICMR.
Mumbai: Cipla Limited today announced the company's partnership with the Premier Medical Corporation Private Limited for commercialisation of the rapid antigen test kits for COVID-19 in India.
The company will commence supply from this week. This is Cipla's second launch in the diagnostics space after Elifast: SARS CoV-2 IgG ELISA Test Kit.
In this collaboration, Cipla will be responsible for the marketing and distribution of the Rapid Antigen Detection Test for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigen that will be manufactured by Premier Medical Corporation Private Limited.
The test is a rapid point-of-care nasopharyngeal swab test that directly detects the presence or absence of coronavirus antigen in the patient's body, generating results within 15-20 minutes. Only authorised labs are permitted by ICMR to conduct the rapid antigen testing.
The test will be marketed under the brand name 'CIPtest'.
CIPtest is a reliable high-performing kit that has been validated and approved by ICMR. It is found to have specificity and sensitivity of 98.09% and upto 75 % respectively. The test is not only rapid with a quick turn-around time, but also enables easy interpretation of results without the need of any additional instrument. Cipla's expansive distribution network will help in ensuring supply of kits across the country.
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Cipla primarily develops medicines to treat respiratory, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, diabetes, weight control, depression, and other medical conditions.
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